Endorphins __________.
A) are found where neurons meet skeletal muscles
B) are less powerful than enkaphalins
C) reduce pain messages in the brain
D) are radically different in function from neurotransmitters

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Endorphins are neurotransmitters produced by the body to relieve pain and induce pleasure. They work by reducing the amount of pain signals sent to the brain, and also enhance feelings of well-being and pleasure. They are not found where neurons meet skeletal muscles, and while they are related to enkaphalins, they are not necessarily less powerful. Lastly, endorphins are a type of neurotransmitter, so they are not radically different in function from other neurotransmitters.